LAN
Lansing
United States
3,233 km
2,009 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,233 km
2,009 mi / 1,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Detroit
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

LAN SFO
Airport Name Capital Region International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LAN SFO
ICAO Code KLAN KSFO
City Lansing San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Detroit America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 861 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, -84.590000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lansing (LAN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,233 kilometers (2,009 miles / 1,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:53 in Lansing, it's 00:53 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lansing (LAN) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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